NPR-HD Crew Cab Advantages Over GM C4500 Crew Cab

GM C4500 Crew Cab

NPR 3500

GM C4500 Crew Cab:

  • C4500 is GM's Class 4 medium duty truck
  • 16,500 lb. GVWR standard and shown in comparison, 17,500 lb. option
  • Duramax 6.6L V8 diesel engine or 8.1L V8 gasoline engine
  • Allison 6-speed automatic transmission
  • Available 4WD
  • Cab design derived from full-size van
  • Numerous options, including suspensions and axles

NPR Crew Cab Advantages:

  • More maneuverable NPR design can turn circle in 45.3 ft. vs. 53 ft. for C4500 with same 12-foot body capacity
  • Fold-down center seat with work-ready surface vs. optional center seat
  • In-cab fluid fills simplify service checks vs. no in-cab fills
  • Greater visibility through large windows. Driver can see ground 8.6 feet from front bumper in NPR-HD vs. 13 ft. for C4500
  • Isuzu offers the efficiency of lower weight; 2000 lb. less for diesel trucks. The extra weight requires extra fuel to move, whether the truck is loaded or unloaded
  • Wider door opening for easy entry and exit (85° vs. 70°)
  • Unlimited mileage 3-year basic warranty vs. unlimited mileage 2-year basic warranty
  • Standard tilt and telescopic steering column vs. optional tilt steering wheel on C4500
  • Standard exhaust brake vs. optional exhaust brake contributes to longer brake component life
  • Standard cruise control, power windows and power door locks vs. optional on GM
  • 50-state clean idle certification on Isuzu vs. timed idle shut-down on C4500
  • Available Vehicle Health Reports allows Isuzu fleet to monitor drivers and vehicle service needs. Not available on GM
  • Even with 2,000 lb. lighter GVWR, NPR-HD has approximately 300 lb. higher payload for similarly equipped diesel truck due to lighter base vehicle weight
  • Seven passenger seating adds to crew comfort and usefulness (C-4500 only has room for six)

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SPECIFICATIONS    
  Isuzu NPR-HD Crew Cab GM C4500 Crew Cab
GVWR 14,500 lb. 16,500 lb.
Engine type (gas) SOHC I-4 (OHV V8) OHV V8 (OHV V8)
Displacement (gas) 5.2L (6.0L) 6.6L (8.1L)
HP, gas 325 @ 5000 325 @ 4000
Torque, gas 360 @ 4400 450 @ 2800
HP, diesel (MT) NA NA
HP, diesel (AT) 205 @ 2400 300/330 @ 3000
Torque, diesel (MT) NA NA
Torque, diesel (AT) 441 @ 1850 520/620 @ 1600
Clutch, in. NA NA
Transmission, gas 4ODA GM 6ODA Allison
Transmission, diesel 6ODA Aisin 6ODA Allison
Alternator, amp (gas) 110 (145) 150 (145)
Steering 18.8-20.9:1 power ZF variable ratio power
Front axle, lb. 6,830 7,000
Front springs, lb. 8,440 taperleaf 7,000 taperleaf
Rear axle, lb. 14,550 (11,020) 11,000
Rear springs, lb. 9,880 multileaf 11,000 multileaf
Wheels 16 x 6 (19.5 x 6) in. 6-bolt 19.5 x 6 in.
Tires 215/85R-16E (225/70R19.5F) 225/70R-19.5
Brakes, front 11.5 (14.3) in. disc 15 in. disc
Brakes, rear 12.6 x 3.94 (4.72) in. drum 15 in. disc
Frame, psi 44,000 80,000
Frame width, in 33.5 33.5
Frame section modulus 7.20 cu. in. 7.63
Frame RBM 316,800 610,400
Battery, CCA (gas) 2x750 (1x750) 2x750 (1x600)
Fuel tank, gal. 30 in-frame 25 LH
Seating Driver & 2 pass. 2 buckets
Mirrors, in. 8x17 7x12 + 7x6
WB/CA (effective) 150.0/83.5 169/60
176.0/109.5 194/84
    217/108
    229/120
WB/Turning Diameter 150.0/45.3 169/44.6
(curb-to-curb, ft.) 176.0/51.9 194/53
  217/58.6
  229/61.5
WB/Body lengths 150.0/10, 12 169/8, 10
176.0/14, 16 194/10, 12
    217/12, 14, 16
    229/14, 16
Notes:
 
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STANDARD EQUIPMENT    
  Isuzu NPR-HD Crew Cab GM C4500 Crew Cab
Vehicle Health Reports Standard Not Available
50 State Clean Idle Standard Not Available
Drop-design windows Standard Not Available
Exhaust brake Standard Optional (diesel)
Tilt/telescopic steering column Standard Optional tilt
Tricot fabric Standard Optional fabric
Folding center seat Standard Optional
Daytime running lamps Standard Standard
Cruise control Standard Optional
Air conditioning Optional Optional
PTO prep. Standard Optional
Power windows Standard Optional
Power door locks Standard Optional
Floor mat Standard Standard
Tachometer Standard Standard
Convex mirrors Standard Standard
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT    
  Isuzu NPR-HD Crew Cab GM C4500 Crew Cab
Engine block heater Optional Optional
Engine oil pan heater Optional  
Limited slip differential Optional Optional
AM/FM/CD Optional Optional
Air deflector Optional  
Spare wheel Optional (Dealer Installed) Standard
Side mounted fuel tank Optional Optional
Engine protection system Optional Optional
Engine hour meter Optional Standard
Backup alarm Optional Optional
Chrome wheel sim. Optional  
Heated mirrors Optional Optional
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WARRANTY    
  Isuzu NPR-HD Crew Cab GM C4500 Crew Cab
Base warranty, diesel 36 months/unlimited miles 24 months/unlimited miles
Base warranty, gas NA 24 months/unlimited miles
Engine warranty, diesel 36 months/unlimited miles 60 months/100,000 miles
Engine warranty, gas NA 24 months/unlimited miles
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